Since 1990 a major change in policy has occurred in Ireland bringing forth the inclusion of children with special needs within the mainstream school community. List and discuss 2 of these acts in detail. (1 to include the EPSEN Act)
Evaluate the importance of these acts in the area of special educational needs
Focusing on the above, evaluate the benefits and challenges which both inclusion and integration present focusing on the school system. Give a definition for Inclusion and Integration and give at least 2 clear benefits and 2 challenges here
Within the primary school system, detail and discuss 5 disabilities that would necessitate an assessment taking place within the school system. Each Disability is awarded 1 mark when discussed